Chicken Gloria Recipe
Chicken Gloria is a creamy, comforting chicken bake made with tender chicken breasts, golden mushrooms, melty cheese, and a rich cream sauce. This cozy family-style dinner is quick, simple, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3 –4 chicken breasts or 6 thin cutlets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Mushrooms & Sauce
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms button or cremini
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
OR
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup classic version
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme optional
Cheese
- 6 –8 slices of mozzarella or provolone
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Garnish
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
Season & Sear the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet.
- Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden (it will finish cooking in the oven).
- Transfer to a baking dish.
Sauté Mushrooms & Aromatics
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
- Cook 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Make the Sauce
- Stir in chicken broth and cream (or mushroom soup).
- Add paprika, parsley, and thyme.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Assemble the Dish
- Pour mushroom sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Top each piece with mozzarella or provolone slices.
Bake
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes
- until chicken is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra richness, add Parmesan to the sauce.
- You can use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- To lighten the dish, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Mushrooms can be replaced with spinach or left out if preferred.
- Great for meal prep—reheats beautifully.